City of Columbus - File #: 1138-2004

• File #: 1138-2004
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 6/15/2004
• In control: Safety Committee
• On agenda: 7/12/2004
• Final action: 7/13/2004
• Title: To authorize the Mayor of the City of Columbus to apply for and if awarded accept a FY2004 DNA Capacity Enhancement Program Grant from the National Institute of Justice, to authorize Jamie St. Clair as the official representative to act in connection with this application; and to declare an emergency. ($191,200.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
7/13/2004	1	MAYOR	Signed
7/13/2004	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
7/12/2004	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
7/12/2004	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
6/25/2004	1	Safety Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
6/24/2004	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/24/2004	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/24/2004	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/24/2004	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
6/23/2004	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/23/2004	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/23/2004	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/22/2004	1	SAFETY DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/22/2004	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/21/2004	1	Safety Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/21/2004	1	Safety Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/17/2004	1	Safety Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/17/2004	1	Safety Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/15/2004	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation

BACKGROUND:

Need: The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) has funding available to States and units of local government through the fiscal year 2004 DNA Capacity Enhancement Program. The program seeks to improve the infrastructure and analysis capacity of existing State and local crime laboratories that conduct DNA analysis so they can process DNA samples efficiently and cost effectively.  The Columbus Police Crime Laboratory has seen a marked increase in the number of DNA cases submitted and is in need of additional DNA equipment to prevent future DNA backlogs and to help the criminal justice system realize the full potential of DNA technology. Applications for this funding must be made on line through the federal web based Grants Management System. The official city program contact authorized to act in connection with this $191,200.00 application is Crime Lab Manager Jamie St. Clair.

Emergency Designation:  Emergency legislation is needed for the City to respond in a timely manner to meet grant application deadlines.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There will be no fiscal impact on the City General Account as no match is required and all expenditures will be reimbursed via the grant award funding.

Title

To authorize the Mayor of the City of Columbus to apply for and if awarded accept a FY2004 DNA Capacity Enhancement Program Grant from the National Institute of Justice, to authorize Jamie St. Clair as the official representative to act in connection with this application; and to declare an emergency. ($191,200.00)

Body

WHEREAS, the National Institute of Justice has funding available for states and units of local governments for DNA Capacity Enhancement; and

WHEREAS, Jamie St. Clair has been identified as the official representative to act in connection with the FY2004 DNA Capacity Enhancement Program grant application and to provide information as required; and

WHEREAS, the Columbus Police Crime Lab is in need of additional equipment for DNA analysis; and

WHEREAS, there is a limited on-line application period requiring a timely response to apply for  a $191,200.00 grant; and

WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the daily operation of the Division of Police, Department of Public Safety, in that it is immediately necessary to authorize and direct the Mayor of the City of Columbus to apply for, and if awarded, accept a FY2004 DNA Capacity Enhancement Program Grant for the preservation of public health, peace, property, safety and welfare; now therefore

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:

Section 1. That the Mayor of the City of Columbus be and is hereby authorized and directed to apply for and if awarded accept a FY2004 DNA Capacity Enhancement Program Grant from the National Institute of Justice.

Section 2. That Jamie St. Clair is designated as the official program contact and authorized to act in connection with the FY2004 DNA Capacity Enhancement Program Grant application and to provide any additional information required.

Section 3. That for reasons stated in the preamble, hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor or ten days after passage if the mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.